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J.C. Shelton

Georgia LB named to Butkus Award Watchlist

The Butkus Award, given annually to the nation’s top linebacker, has released its watchlist ahead of the 2022 season.

Georgia football’s Jamon Dumas-Johnson is named on the list. The sophomore will take over the inside linebacker spot left by NFL draftee and 2021 Butkus Award winner, Nakobe Dean.

Dumas-Johnson would become the third UGA linebacker to win the award since 2017 (Dean, Roquan Smith).

Georgia’s loaded defense last season didn’t have much room for a young Dumas-Johnson to get reps, yet the Hyattsville, M.d., native still flashed talent when given the chance.

The former four-star recruit recorded 22 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, and 2.0 sacks, along with an interception (returned for a touchdown) and 2.0 quarterback pressures.

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